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Podcast — Stacey Derosier

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Joe Turner’s’ Stacey Derosier

The lighting designer has earned a first Tony Award nomination.

,   and  Ruthie Fierberg
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Stacey Derosier attends the 79th Annual Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Event at Sofitel New York on May 14, 2026, in New York City (Credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Award Productions)

Lighting designer Stacey Derosier first designed for Broadway in 2025 with “The Last Five Years.” One year later, Derosier has been nominated for a Tony Award for the lighting design of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”

Here, Derosier breaks down the challenges of lighting this revival, the inspiration behind it and more.

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“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” is nominated for five Tony Awards.

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” Broadway cast portrait, 2026 (Credit: Emilio Madrid)

The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. P!NK will host the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and livestreamed on Paramount+ Premium (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). CBS and Pluto TV will present the Tony Awards: Act One.

See the full list of nominations here.

Podcast — Stacey Derosier — News — Joe Turner’s Come and Gone — 2026 Tony Awards Spotlight — 5 minutes with a Tony nominee — Closer Look — Design

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